This section covers installing FrameworX Designer and understanding licensing requirements.
FrameworX Designer installation takes 1-3 minutes on Windows 10 or later. The Designer and Solution Center require .NET Framework 4.8, which is included in Windows 10+.
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Installation
Prerequisites
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 or later |
| Privileges | Administrator for installation |
| Disk Space | 2 GB minimum |
| .NET Framework | 4.8 (included in Windows 10+) |
Installation Steps
- Download installer from support portal
- Run setup.exe as Administrator
- Accept default settings
- Launch from Start Menu
Default installation path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Tatsoft\FrameworX\
Note: Uninstall previous versions before installing new ones to prevent conflicts.
Solution Center Access
| Method | Requirements | Designer Support |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Application | Windows 10+ | Full Designer access |
| Web Browser | Modern browser | View only |
| ClickOnce | Windows + browser | Designer launches locally |
.NET 8 Requirements
| Scenario | .NET 8 Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows-only solutions | No | Uses .NET Framework 4.8 |
| Rich/Smart Clients | No | Windows clients only |
| Web displays (HTML5) | Yes | WebAssembly support |
| Multiplatform deployment | Yes | Linux/Docker support |
| Sample solutions | Recommended | Examples use .NET 8 |
To install: Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) from Microsoft
Licensing
License Types
- No License: Full development, 4-hour runtime sessions, not for production
- Runtime License: Unlimited runtime, production authorized
Activation Methods
- Online: Instant with internet connection
- Offline: Air-gapped systems using request/response files
- Hardware Dongle: USB-based, portable
- License Server: Network floating licenses
Version Compatibility
FrameworX 10.1 is upward compatible with 10.0. Opening a 10.0 solution in 10.1 creates an automatic backup and converts to 10.1 format.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Installer won't start | Missing prerequisites | Verify Windows version |
| .NET 8 warning | Optional component | Ignore for Windows-only |
| License not recognized | Network issue | Use offline activation |
| Performance issues | Antivirus scanning | Add exclusions |
Child Pages
- System Requirements (Reference)
- Product Installation Folders (Reference)
- Licensing Procedures (Reference)
- Web Server Configuration (Reference)
- Gateway Services (Reference)
System Requirements (Reference)
Hardware and software prerequisites for FrameworX deployments.
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Designer Requirements
Hardware Specifications
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i7 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Disk | 2 GB HDD | 256 GB SSD |
| Display | 1024×768 | 1280×1024+ |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10+ |
| .NET | Framework 4.8 | Framework 4.8 + .NET 8 |
Runtime Requirements
Platform Comparison
| Specification | Multiplatform | Windows-Only |
|---|---|---|
| .NET | .NET 8 | .NET Framework 4.8 |
| RAM | 512 MB minimum | 2 GB minimum |
| Disk | 100 MB minimum | 1 GB minimum |
| OS | Linux/Windows/Docker | Windows 10+ |
Performance Factors
Runtime requirements depend on:
- Tag count
- Device connections
- Client connections
- Historian configuration
- Script complexity
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